{the dish} Mother Daughter Quick Spaghetti

It was a late night neither my daughter or I had eaten. Hmmmmm what to fix?

We had some left over whole wheat pasta from earlier in the week. She took half and I took half and here is what we came up with. It was fun creating with my daughter... I think I will try hers next time!

Moms Basic Tomato Basil Pasta by ann west

spaghetti

cherry or grape tomatoes

garlic

fresh basil

red pepper flakes

olive oil

parmasean

salt & pepper and a squeeze of lemon

Saute your garlic in some olive oil. Add your tomatoes and let them simmer. (I like mine to even get brown. Add you spices. Add your pasta and toss to heat through. This is a key element and will infuse your pasta with your yummy sauce. Serve with a sprinkle of cheese. Enjoy!

Peanut Spaghetti by Claire

peanut butter

garlic chili paste

sesame oil

rice wine vinegar

orange juice

honey

crushed peanuts

Mix 2 large spoonfuls of peanut butter with a tsp of garlic chili paste, 1/2 tsp of sesame oil, 2-3 Tbls rice wine vinegar and the same amount of orange juice. Add a little honey and mix well. Taste and adjust your seasonings. Top with crushed roasted peanuts. Heat the pasta and mix with sauce. Can be topped with chicken, peppers, carrots and more. enjoy!